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Former NFL Player Chris Johnson Accused of Murder-for-Hire Plot

April 10, 2020

The 34-year-old Johnson has reportedly been linked to two fatal 2016 shootings in Florida and is accused of offering money to Dominic Bolden, a man TMZ called "a noted Florida gang member". Fast forward to present day: In new court documents, law enforcement officials say "intelligence gathered suggested [the shooting] was a gang related murder attempt on Chris Johnson".

McLaren boss concerned for Formula 1 future

April 09, 2020

The ten Formula One teams in competition now consist of Ferrari, AlphaTauri Honda, Alfa Romeo, Haas, Renault, Red Bull, BWT Racing Point, Williams, McLaren, and Mercedes-Benz, a $430 million (£350m) per year operation that has had a driver acquire the last six consecutive Championships.

Coronavirus: Federer challenges fans, celebrities in volleying drill

April 09, 2020

The 38-year-old Federer might not have a tennis season to look forward to in 2020 amid the pandemic which could eventually rob him of his swansong at next year's Wimbledon, but he is reminding us every day why he will always remain one of the most admired athletes the world has ever known.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver uncertain about the future of the season

April 09, 2020

Participating in a Twitter interview with Turner Sports' Ernie Johnson , Silver said the league is less knowledgeable about its options than when the public health crisis began last month. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media all over a press convention on the United Center on February 15 in Chicago, Illinois. "Factoring those things in, where will we be in May?" Since then, other sports have also postponed their seasons until further notice.

ATP and WTA stars to contest virtual Madrid Open

April 09, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing professional tennis players off the courts until at least mid-July, the Mutua Madrid Open has found an alternative way to bring some of the sport's biggest stars together in Manolo Santana Stadium. And also with a goal that goes beyond entertain: we seek to contribute our grain of sand in these hard times for all. The Mutua Madrid Open will provide constant updates on their various social media accounts, while organisers have also said matches will ...

Boucher sees light at end of tunnel for Proteas

April 09, 2020

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher asserted that every player will have to keep up fitness level as the new clause will be inserted. Under him, South Africa lost a Test and T20 series to England, drew a rain-affected ODI series, lost the T20I series against Australia and finally went on to win the ODI series against the side from Down Under.

E competition to feature current, former National Basketball Association players

April 09, 2020

A report that surfaced last week named Paul as one potential player to participate in the event while No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson was also rumored to be interested but his name did not surface in the report by Wojnarowski on Wednesday.

SA’s Immelman to skipper international team in President Cup

April 09, 2020

Aside from the Masters victory, Immelman has one other PGA Tour championship (the 2006 Western Open) and three other victories on the European Tour (the 2003 and 2004 South African Opens and the 2004 Deutsche Bank-SAP Open). South Korean Byeong Hun-an, who made his debut a year ago, said: "I'm really excited Trevor has accepted the captaincy role for the International Team".

Coronavirus: Mercedes make breathing aid design freely available

April 09, 2020

The world is now battling the coronavirus pandemic and medical equipment is in short supply due to the increased demand. The device, known as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), has been approved for United Kingdom hospitals after a team from University College London ( UCL ) and University College London Hospital ( UCLH ) worked with Mercedes Formula One in Northamptonshire to adapt and improve existing CPAP.

Tyler Perry shocks seniors by paying for groceries at Atlanta Kroger stores

April 09, 2020

Felix Turner, the corporate affairs manager for Kroger's Atlanta division, told FOX Business that it "was truly a pleasure to see our customers fill with joy and gratitude". "@ tylerperry " one woman wrote on Twitter. Giving back: Tyler Perry has displayed his vast generosity by paying for elderly shoppers' groceries amid the coronavirus .

Capital Markets Saudi Investment Fuels Rally in Carnival Shares April 8, 2020

April 09, 2020

Separately on Monday, Carnival said it has closed its offering of 71.88 million shares of common stock at $8 each. Carnival's closing stock price of United States dollars 8.49 last Friday makes the transaction worth about USD 370 million.

The only reason that Sancho would reject Manchester United

April 09, 2020

The report suggests that Sancho will wear the famous No.7 shirt at Old Trafford and is prepared to join United regardless of whether they can offer him Champions League football next season. The German winger told Sport BILD : 'He should stay one more, maybe two years at Dortmund. Raiola is apparently also aware of interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, and Milan are set to demand £55million (€60m) for their prized young asset if they are to sell him in the summer, but the fee ...

SPFL proposes scrapping Championship, League One and League Two seasons

April 09, 2020

If recommendations are approved, it would result in the promotion of Dundee United, Raith Rovers and Cove Rangers , and the relegation of Partick Thistle and Stranraer. The situation, then, is moving closer to the outcome first revealed by Telegraph Sport last week but with the points average method used to determine final placings in the Scottish Premiership.

Major League Baseball considering May return in Arizona, reports say

April 09, 2020

Of course, that big news was that MLB and the player's union were discussing a bevy of plans, one of which had baseball returning in May and all teams playing in the sweltering heat of Arizona . Although Arizona has had just over 2,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, one of the less-afflicted areas in the country, the plan has been supported by federal officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

COVID-19: Real Madrid wage cut for players and staff

April 09, 2020

Speaking to German radio station SWR Sport on a podcast a day before Madrid's announcement Kroos said, "A wage reduction is like a donation in vain". "This decision, adopted by players, coaches and employees, avoids traumatic measures that affect the rest of the workers, in addition to contributing to the entity's economic objectives in view of the decrease in income that it suffers these months as a result of the suspension of competitions and the paralysis of a large part of its commercial ...

F1 puts almost half of staff on furlough

April 09, 2020

F1 had already shifted the period during which no staff relevant to vehicle performance can work from summer and extended it from two to three weeks. However, further reductions were discussed at a meeting on Monday and some of the bigger teams are pushing back, with Binotto telling Sky Sports the way teams are structured should mean different amounts are considered.

Rams plan committee backfield to replace Gurley

April 09, 2020

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says the decision to move on from running back Todd Gurley last month was not something he would have "anticipated", according to a report. He suffered a knee injury the following year that resulted in a troubled season. Gurley had a record-setting five seasons with the club - his 70 total touchdowns rank fourth in team history, while his 5,404 total rushing yards are fifth-most in team history - and replacing him, at least initially, will likely be ...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confident United can still do planned transfer business

April 09, 2020

Solskjaer's views on the transfer market came as Christian Seifert, the chief executive officer of the Bundesliga, predicted the short-term collapse of the global £6 billion transfer market. "Of course there will be text messages and WhatsApp messages more often", he said. "I think we all want to help the NHS (National Health Service), the communities, and I think it's important every single club does what they think is right".

Coronavirus Sadio Mane will accept Liverpool missing out on Premier League title

April 09, 2020

You have to remember that Liverpool are top of the league with a 25 point advantage over Manchester City. And Mane insists he dreams of winning the Premier League after lifting the biggest trophy in European football. "I have been close and that gives me more motivation and the people never stop supporting me, telling me I can do it". Some people have lost family members and that is the more complicated situation.

NHL Considering North Dakota as Site for Remaining Games

April 08, 2020

Just about every NHL fan would agree to whatever plan gets hockey back on their TV the soonest, can best make up for the original regular season and postseason schedule, and will produce a fair and valid playoffs and champion. "When we come back, we have to make sure that we don't do anything to jeopardize the players in terms of their ability to play and making sure they're in game-ready shape and that all goes into the equation", Bettman said.

EPCR Have Just Released A Very Interesting 'Club World Cup' Statement

April 08, 2020

Laporte, who coached Toulon to three Champions Cup titles, said the competition "would have to disappear, that's for sure, if we don't want to overload the calendar a bit more". EPCR released a statement confirming that discussions have taken place about the creation of a Club World Cup but that it would be held every four years in collaboration with the current European club rugby format, rather than replacing it entirely.

National Football League to conduct 'fully virtual' draft, closes team facilities indefinitely

April 08, 2020

The league previously confirmed that the draft would proceed as planned on April 23-25 despite a unanimous recommendation from the general manager subcommittee to postpone it amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, teams will have to operate their draft operations remotely and possibly from their own homes. Club personnel has been instructed to be in separate locations and to communicate with one another and draft headquarters via phone or internet.

NASCAR's Professional Driver Bubba Wallace Rage Quits On Esports Racing!

April 08, 2020

In fact, Sunday's win was Byron's 309th iRacing win in 1,499 starts. The first two races of the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series both surpassed the previous record as the most watched esports event in US television history, with last week's race at virtual Texas Motor Speedway earning 1.339 million viewers from its broadcast on FOX and FS1.

The Falcons' new uniforms apparently leaked, and parts of Twitter aren't sold

April 08, 2020

The new home uniform has black jerseys and trousers. "I think these new uniforms will give us, give the city a new energy and I think people are going to really be excited about it", Jarrett said". The Falcons are the second NFC South team to unveil new uniforms for the 2020 season. The Falcons used almost two decades of fan research and collected from focus groups, online and social media.

Bayern Munich resume training despite coronavirus threat

April 08, 2020

The Bundesliga has been suspended until late April and the league is hoping to return to action in early May. "This will be done in coordination with government policy and the relevant authorities". The club asked fans to abstain from travelling to the training ground to follow the session. The Bundesliga's bosses are reportedly considering resuming the season behind closed doors, but an official announcement is yet to be made.

Premier League chief defends clubs furloughing employees amid coronavirus crisis

April 08, 2020

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on 29 December 2019.

Tottenham warn players about social distance after park training with Mourinho

April 08, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur have reminded players of their responsibilities during Britain's coronavirus lockdown after pictures and video on social media emerged of manager Jose Mourinho and several members of his squad that appeared to show them flouting social-distancing rules.

Coronavirus: Rugby Australia makes 'good progress' in emergency player pay cut deal

April 08, 2020

The parties would meet on Sunday to take the negotiations forward, it said. "The gamers perceive that the burden should be shared by everybody in our recreation and we'll look to achieve an settlement which is truthful and affordable given the extraordinary circumstances we're in".

Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak

April 08, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) backed the president's claim with an emergency authorization in late March for doctors to prescribe experimental COVID-19 treatments. Besides, the drug is said to have major potential side effects, especially for the heart. For most people, the virus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as a fever and a cough that clear up in two to three weeks.

Aussies 'sucked up' to Kohli to save IPL deals: Clarke

April 08, 2020

Bowler Pat Cummins, who was sold for an global record of 155 million Indian rupees ($A3.3m) in 2019, said last week he is in a "holding pattern" regarding the IPL but his team, Kolkata Knight Riders, were providing regular updates. While only Virat Kohli is in some fight to break many reliable and reputed records of Tendulkar, the right-handed batsman is maintaining the 50+ averages in every worldwide format.

Ronaldinho granted house arrest after month in Paraguayan jail

April 08, 2020

Ronaldinho and his brother are expected to remain under the house arrest while an investigation into their alleged crimes carries on. Judge Gustavo Amarilla granted the motion after the fourth request to review the case from the former Brazil and Barcelona star's lawyer and a bail payment of $1.6 million.

Racing Virtual Grand National attracts millions of viewers

April 08, 2020

Mounted by 17-year-old Jack Tudor, the 18-1 shot delayed a late Walk in the Mill challenge, with a discolored Tiger Roll settling for fourth place. Across the programme, a mean of 4.3m - a 28 per cent viewers share - have been watching. "We are all seeing on a daily basis the unbelievable work the NHS are doing right now, so it's entirely fitting that they are the real winners of this year's virtual Grand National".

Virtual Grand National raises £2.6 million for National Health Service - in pics

April 08, 2020

The race was won by 18/1 underdog Potters Corner , with all members of the BGC bookmaker endorsing the campaign by pledging retail wagering proceeds to " NHS Charities Together " - the NHS funding arm representing more than 140 organisations linked to healthcare in the UK.

Edmonton Oilers forward Colby Cave placed in medically induced coma

April 08, 2020

He remains in a medically induced coma. "I talked to Colby's wife (Emily) this morning". "Our thoughts and prayers are for Colby and Emily, and we're praying that we'll have good news as we go forward". Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bruins in 2015, Cave was acquired by the Oilers off waivers in January 2019. Cave, 25, came to Edmonton during the 2018-19 season from the Boston Bruins and has played in 67 games so far in his National Hockey League career.

Matthew Mitchell Shoots Down Rumors of Interest in Mississippi State

April 08, 2020

After all, A&M remains pleased with Blair at the helm. Mitchell is an alum of Mississippi State and Athletic Director John Cohen worked at United Kingdom when Mitchell was initially hired in 2007. He went 221-62 in eight seasons, including a 37-2 mark in the 2017-18 campaign. The Bulldogs pulled off one of the biggest victories in women's college basketball history when they recorded a 66-64 overtime victory over CT in the 2017 Final Four.

Kentucky freshman Tyrese Maxey declares for National Basketball Association draft

April 08, 2020

Hagans' decision ends a spectacular two-year career at United Kingdom that saw him evolve from a defensive menace to one of the best point guards in the country in his second year. "I wish we could have had the opportunity to chase his goals of a championship this season but I'm so proud of who Ashton has become". With 119 swipes in 67 career games, Hagans averaged 1.776 steals per game for his career.

Radomir Antic: Ex-Barcelona, Atletico Madrid & Real Madrid boss dies, aged 71

April 07, 2020

Antic took charge of Barcelona in January 2003 after the dismissal of Louis van Gaal , however club president Joan Laporta announced that the second optional year in his contract would not be exercised and, thus, he left in June of that year.

Fifa approves extended player contracts and later transfer windows

April 07, 2020

As a result, football's return remains up in the air as we head into what should have been a busy summer of matches and tournaments. The world football governing body FIFA is planning to extend the 2019/20 season indefinitely, which will allow domestic leagues to decide how to conclude their seasons, the majority of which were initially scheduled to end in April and May but were disrupted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, The Athletic sports news portal reported.

Major League Baseball pumps breaks on plan to return in May from coronavirus shutdown

April 07, 2020

The report doesn't spell that out, but having everyone in a single setting facilitates all of the above, particularly since the facilities in Arizona aren't almost as scattered as in Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Health reportedly support a plan of strict isolation. "It's not it's not a normal life, this idea".

Verlander donating paychecks to various charities during outbreak

April 07, 2020

They didn't specify which organizations will receive the donations, but the couple said they'd announce the first recipient after Verlander gets the first paycheck. That comes out to $33,425 per week. He had a 2.58 ERA in 233 innings for the Astros last season en route to winning the AL Cy Young. Former Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander and his wife, Kate Upton have chose to join those celebrities making donations.

Eddie Jones pursuing perfection and lasting legacy with England

April 07, 2020

With that comes results. Tindall, who was part of Woodward's World Cup-winning side in 2003, believes that particular goal may be overly optimistic, but is confident Jones can build a side capable of winning the 2023 World Cup. 'What's come out of this is an agreement between all the unions - north and south (hemisphere) and World Rugby to really start with a blank sheet of paper, said Sweeney.

Son Heung-Min To Complete Military Service During COVID-19 Suspension

April 07, 2020

In the statement, Tottenham says Son went back to South Korea in March, and is now in quarantine. Son is in quarantine in South Korea having returned to his home country at the end of March after football in England was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic .

Former media executives indicted in U.S. Federation Internationale de Football Association soccer investigation

April 07, 2020

Jack Warner, the former president of Concacaf, the governing body for North and Central America, is said to have received $5m in bribes to vote for Russian Federation to host in 2018. Qatar won the right to host the 2022 tournament over the United States by a vote of 14-8. Prosecutors charged Lopez and Martinez with making bribes in annual payments of millions of dollars to South American soccer officials in exchange for the broadcasting rights to the world's biggest tournaments.

Bayern Munich hand Flick three-year deal

April 07, 2020

Bayern were four points clear at the top when the season was put on hold and have since announced that Hansi Flick would remain the manager until the end of the 2022/23 season. Initially, Flick was a short-term solution for two games, then one until Christmas, before he was promoted to boss at least for the current season.

Liverpool: Premier League leaders reverse furlough decision & apologise to fans

April 07, 2020

Premier League players and managers have been criticised for not taking pay cuts during the league's suspension while the clubs' staff, who earn a fraction of their wages, are furloughed. "It is as a direct result of this extensive consultation and our own internal deliberations at various levels throughout the Club that we have opted to find alternative means despite our eligibility to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme".

Silver: No NBA decision until at least May

April 07, 2020

The NBA season has been suspended since March 11 when Jazz forward Rudy Colbert tested positive for COVID-19. "What I've learned over the last few weeks is we just have too little information to be able to make those sorts of projections", Silver said.

Centre partially lifts ban on export of hydroxychloroquine and paracetamol

April 07, 2020

The debate is not a new one inside the coronavirus task force - and medical experts have repeatedly explained to the president that there is a risk in enthusiastically touting hydroxychloroquine in case the drug doesn't ultimately work to combat the virus.

Al Kaline, 'Mr. Tiger', dead at 85

April 07, 2020

Tiger", has died . A cause of death was not immediately available, according to the Free Press. A staple with the Detroit Tigers organization has passed away. His No. 6 jersey became the first number retired by the Tigers. At that time, Kaline was only the 10th player in Major League Baseball history to make the Hall of Fame on his first ballot.

Eric Dickerson fails in quest to change Rams' new 'penis' logo

April 07, 2020

Rams legend Eric Dickerson has led the charge to get the logo changed - and Demoff noted on Twitter that the Rams "can always get better", so perhaps there could be a revision down the line. Demoff followed the video with a statement about the feedback the Rams have received in regard to the rebranding. "I'll be speaking with the Rams on our behalf".

Justin Gaethje to Fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18

April 07, 2020

While a host of major sporting events have been postponed or canceled, White has been insistent that UFC 249 will go ahead in some form or other. With Khabib Nurmagomedov in Russian Federation and facing potential travel issues, Tony Ferguson will now meet Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 249 on April 18, UFC president Dana White tweeted Monday.

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